Transport Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services

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Transport Superintendent - Kiewit Equipment Services

Location:

The Woodlands, TX, US

Requisition ID: 181268

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services

Department: Equipment

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit has a large and diverse equipment fleet. Maintenance of such a large and expensive fleet requires a well-structured and properly executed maintenance program which involves the participation of everyone on the project. The Transport Superintendent is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and executing equipment activities in support of all construction projects.

District Overview

Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.

Location

This position is based in The Woodlands, TX.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions of Project Manager.
• Plan upcoming projects with Project Manager:

o Develop schedule and execution plan for scope of work.

o Identify equiApment needs for scope with Project manager.

o Planning efforts with engineering team for scope of work.

o Ensure team is implementing TSCD regulations.

o Coordinate equipment/ personnel mobilization with job team.

o Coordinate logistics for equipment and gear.

o Coordinate scope/ schedule with job team.

o Coordinate job team support efforts with job team.

o Have daily communication with job team during their POD.

o Manage operations, workflow, and schedule within budget.

• Submit daily work reports to Project Manager and properly file in SharePoint.
• Have weekly conversations with Project Manager about completed milestones, schedule and upcoming operations.
• Look ahead and plan consecutive tasks for the day/ week.
• Direct and coordinate assigned Foreman and crew daily.
• Submit daily inspections for assigned equipment to Project Manager and properly file in SharePoint.
• Recognize the capacities and capabilities of the assigned Goldhofer PST/SL-E combination.
• Recognize the capacities and capabilities of the assigned Enerpac SBL gantry system.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Ability to operate manlifts for arial inspections of equipment.
• Direct/ coordinate rigging of components and cargo.
• Supervision of connecting/ building Goldhofer modules to create different combinations according to manufacturer's specs.

o Ensure proper use of hand and power tools to make connections.

o Ensure proper connection of hoses to fittings on trailer modules.

o Ensure trailer modules are properly bolted and cambered.

o Inspect and verify trailer combination is properly configured, valved, and programmed once complete.

• Oversee proper loading, lashing, and transport of high value cargo.
• Inspect and verify transport routes are properly constructed, and no obstructions will impede operations.
• Spot, flag, and support transport operators.
• Interpret and implement the use of construction prints and engineered drawings.
• Supervise building of hydraulic gantry systems according to manufacturer's specs. and engineered drawings.

o Including proper crib, shim placement and level of track.

o Properly gauge and align track according to engineered drawings.

o Sizing generator for assigned equipment.

o Verifying proper routing of power cords.

o Inspect and verify gantry system is properly constructed.

• Supervise rigging of cargo to hydraulic gantries using proper rigging technics.
• Oversee the cleanup/ pick up of work area at the end of each shift.
• Coordinate maintenance for transport and gantry equipment.

o Service engine, change filters, grease component, check tire pressures with support of on-site maintenance team.

• Instruct others how to properly use a torch, grinder, and air arc to clean barges or rail cars.
• Willing and able to assist project team with other tasks not pertaining to your scope when your duties are complete.
• Understand and implement Kiewit's heavy haul standard operating procedures.
• Understand and implement Kiewit's corporate crane policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Above average fine motor skills.
• Steady hand eye coordination.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Proficient in English; reading, writing, speaking.
• Basic math skills.
• Advanced computer skills: including use of Microsoft word, excel, outlook, Blue Beam, SAP, and SharePoint.
• Capacity to adapt and overcome challenges encountered during objectives.
• Capacity to solve complex problems.
• Sharp communication skills.
• Able to follow instructions given by Project Manager.
• Ability to read a tape measure and spirit level.
• Advanced knowledge of rigging and rigging components.
• Knowledge of hand signals for cranes and forklifts.
• Ability to travel at a moment's notice.
• Advanced knowledge interpreting construction prints and engineered drawings.
• Have a good work ethic.
• Ability to communicate tasks and needs to assigned crew.
• Ability to work well with others to achieve a common goal.
• Ability to efficiently and successfully lead a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10 plus consecutive years' experience in heavy transport and rigging.
• Experience operating Goldhofer PST/SL-E self-propelled trailers.
• Experience operating Enerpac SBL gantry systems.
• Advanced understanding of crane setup and lifting operations.

Working Conditions

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.

Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

Job Segment: Construction, Developer, Sharepoint, Hydraulics, SAP, Engineering, Technology

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